A Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Auspicious Buddhist Symbols and Dragon-Form Handles, 95AD
Cast bronze tripod censer fitted with a domed open-work lid surmounted by a full lotus-blossom finial, the lid surface decorated with scrolling cloud-relief motifs. The cylindrical body is cast in high relief with the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems floating amid cloud scrolls, flanked by two stylized open-work dragon-form handles. A pierced decorative border encircles the upper rim, and the censer rests upon three finely modelled beast-mask cabriole legs. Rich aged reddish-brown patina covers all surfaces. Height 10 cm, width 7 cm.
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze tripod censer fitted with a domed open-work lid surmounted by a full lotus-blossom finial, the lid surface decorated with scrolling cloud-relief motifs. The cylindrical body is cast in high relief with the eight Buddhist auspicious emblems floating amid cloud scrolls, flanked by two stylized open-work dragon-form handles. A pierced decorative border encircles the upper rim, and the censer rests upon three finely modelled beast-mask cabriole legs. Rich aged reddish-brown patina covers all surfaces. Height 10 cm, width 7 cm.
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
